23 Savory and Easy Pumpkin Recipes You Can Make Year Round

Justina Huddleston

Justina Huddleston is a food writer living in Los Angeles. When she's not busy writing, she spends her time in the kitchen creating both virtuous and decidedly junky vegan food. Buffalo chickpea pizza, anyone? She's also been known to eat a plain block of tofu or beans straight out of the can for lunch, but somehow those culinary adventures don't make it to her Instagram. You can follow Justina on Twitter or see what's cooking in her kitchen on her blog, A Life of Little Pleasures.

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Oct 15, 2021

Pumpkin isn't just a food, it's a lifestyle, and we're committed to living it with recipes we can enjoy all year round. In our houses, you can find pumpkin in nearly everything, whether it's pancakes or PSLs. But sometimes, you just want it without all the sugar! That's why we've rounded up these terrific savory pumpkin recipes.

Vegan Maple Glazed Pumpkin Tofu Omelet

Vegan omelet? Sounds strange, but don't knock it until you try it. (via Full of Plants)

Instant Pot Pumpkin Grits Easy Pumpkin Recipe

Instant Pot Pumpkin Grits

Pumpkin grits stirred with butter and lots of gouda are the best way to start your day. Or, top them with spicy shrimp and make it dinner too. (via Peas and Crayons)

4 Ingredient Pumpkin Breakfast Sausage

Appreciate pumpkin's savory side in this recipe for homemade breakfast sausage. It acts as a binder, so your patties stick together in the skillet. (via Physical Kitchness)

Roasted Garlic Pumpkin Hummus

If you've never made hummus from scratch, you're in for awesome snacking. It's so much richer and more flavorful than anything you can get in a plastic tub at the grocery store. (via Simply Whisked)

Thai Curry Pumpkin Seeds Pumpkin Snack

Thai Curry Pumpkin Seeds

Don't throw away the insides of your jack-o'-lantern. Instead, toss the seeds with oil and spices and roast until they're crunchy. (via My Life Cookbook)

Pumpkin Caramelized Onion Dip

It doesn't matter what time of year you're entertaining — having unique go-to dips will make all of your guests excited to come over. (via Hello Glow)

Pumpkin Chipotle Queso Dip

Sneak some extra veggies into your day with this chipotle queso dip that's secretly loaded with your favorite fall veg. (via Delish Knowledge)

Pumpkin Sage Bacon Mashed Potatoes

This is one side dish so amazing, you probably won't even need to make an entrée. Pumpkin puree is combined with mashed potatoes, then enriched with cream, butter, sage, and bacon. (via Brit + Co)

Soft Pumpkin Dinner Rolls

Every dinner is better when there's a skillet of piping-hot buttery rolls on the table. (via Rasa Malaysia)

Pumpkin Mashed Potatoes

Pumpkin and potato pair up for this umami-rich mash. (via Steamy Kitchen)

Pumpkin Spice Vodka Sauce Linguine

There's nothing like a plate of linguine, whether it's a special occasion or just a regular Tuesday night. It's even more cravecraable when tossed with a silky, cheesy pumpkin vodka sauce. (via Love and Zest)

Easy Coconut Pumpkin Curry

Get your plant-based protein on in a curry full of lentils and cashews. Pumpkin adds veggie goodness and a pleasant orange color. (via Recipe Tin Eats)

Pumpkin Baked Lasagna

Make a splash at your next dinner party by serving up a decadent lasagna that's actually baked *in* a pumpkin. (via Brit + Co)

Vegan Pumpkin Chickpea Chili

High in protein thanks to chickpeas, this meatless chili will warm you right up. (via Give It Some Thyme)

Pumpkin Enchiladas Pumpkin Dinner Recipe

Pumpkin Enchiladas

Vegetarian pumpkin enchiladas are a scrumptious dinner party dish for your meatless friends. (via Whitney Bond)

Roasted Vegetable Lasagna

There's a whole pound of roasted pumpkin in this recipe for healthy vegetarian lasagna. (via Recipe Tin Eats)

Smokey Pumpkin Bisque With Grilled Cheese Croutons

You can make any soup taste special with the addition of grilled cheese croutons. (via How Sweet Eats)

Creamy Vegan Pumpkin Macaroni

This creamy dish is just about as close to vegan mac and cheese as it gets. (via The Baking Fairy)

Vegan Pumpkin Apple Grilled Cheese

The combo of sweet and savory in this grilled cheese will make it a regular recipe in your lunchtime rotation. (via Vegetarian Gastronomy)

Whole30 Ground Turkey Pumpkin Chili

Feed your body and soul with a hot bowl of turkey and pumpkin chili. (via Primavera Kitchen)

One Pot Cheesy Pumpkin Pecan Pasta

Adding pumpkin to to this cheesy pasta makes it extra creamy, and hey — more veggies are always welcome. (via Brit + Co)

Creamy Cashew Pumpkin Soup

Tired of sweet potato bisque and butternut soup? Try this pumpkin and cashew-based recipe instead. (via Lovely Little Kitchen)

Chipotle, Pumpkin, and Broccoli Pizza With Bacon and Gouda

Topped with a spicy chipotle-pumpkin sauce along with plenty of cheese, broccoli, and bacon, this pizza would be a hit at your next football viewing party or even as a Thanksgiving appetizer. (via Half Baked Harvest)

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This post has been updated from an earlier post. Additional reporting by Heather Sage

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